TMJ Treatment Santa Fe
Addressing Jaw Pain and Promoting Long-Term Health
Believe it or not, some problems that affect your teeth don’t originate from them—they can originate from your temporomandibular joints, often abbreviated as TMJ. As minute as these issues can sometimes seem, they’re serious and require professional care before they trigger other problems. Dr. Zhang and his team are happy to offer numerous types of TMJ treatment here in our Santa Fe dental office, designed to alleviate the source of your pain and promote a healthy jaw position moving forward.
Why Choose Juniper Dental for TMJ Treatment?
- Advanced Dental Technology for Accurate Diagnosis
- Several TMJ Treatment Options Available
- Friendly and Accommodating Dental Team
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
A few common signs and symptoms of TMJ disorder to look out for include:
- Jaw pain, tenderness, and stiffness
- Difficulty and pain chewing and swallowing
- Headaches, earaches, and facial pain
- Popping or clicking sounds from your jaw
- Tinnitus, or a constant ringing in the ears
TMJ Treatment Options
Before we can prescribe an appropriate treatment for your TMJ issue, we’ll need to closely examine your mouth. TMJ treatment is capable of drastically improving symptoms, but it depends heavily on what’s causing them.
One common treatment option that we offer is equilibration/occlusal adjustments. This process involves slightly altering the shape of certain teeth so that they fit together better when you close your jaw. This can reduce the amount of stress in certain areas of your mouth, which often relieves the discomfort associated with TMD symptoms. It also protects your teeth’s outer layer, the enamel, from further harm.
We also offer occlusal splints, which are similar to mouthguards in the sense that they fit over your teeth. However, their primary purpose is to help your jaws close on an even surface, aiding in their alignment during the night and ultimately reducing pain and wear and tear on your teeth.